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Neston High School
Goodgraded 09/02/2022Ages 11–181,724 pupilsDoes not apply
Neston High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Neston, within the Cheshire West and Chester local authority. The school has around 1,724 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/02/2022, Neston High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Neston can view Neston High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals16.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 843.4
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
EBacc entry33%
EBacc average point score3.7
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.0
Value added-0.33Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.2
Retention96%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Neston
All schools in Neston →St Winefride's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miNeston Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miWoodfall Primary and Nursery School1.1 miParkgate Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miThornton Hough Primary SchoolOutstanding · 1.8 miBarnston Primary SchoolGood · 2.0 mi
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